The Opposite(Antonym) of “combust”
The antonyms of combust are extinguish and smother. The antonyms extinguish and smother convey the opposite meaning of combust, which is to put out a fire or prevent it from burning.
Explore all Antonyms of “combust”
- extinguish
- smother
Definitions and Examples of extinguish, smother
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To put out a fire or flame; to bring to an end.
Example
The firefighters worked hard to extinguish the raging fire before it could spread to nearby buildings.
smother
To deprive of oxygen and prevent from burning; to suffocate or stifle.
Example
She used a blanket to smother the flames on the stove before they could reach the curtains.
Key Differences: extinguish vs smother
- 1Extinguish refers to putting out a fire or flame completely, while smother means to prevent it from burning by depriving it of oxygen.
- 2Extinguish can also mean to bring something to an end, such as a hope or desire, while smother can mean to suffocate or stifle something, such as a sound or emotion.
Effective Usage of extinguish, smother
- 1Fire Safety: Use extinguish and smother to describe ways to prevent fires or put them out.
- 2Metaphorical Usage: Use extinguish and smother to describe ending something or suppressing a feeling or emotion.
- 3Science and Technology: Use extinguish and smother in scientific or technical contexts to describe the process of stopping a reaction or preventing combustion.
Remember this!
The antonyms of combust are extinguish and smother. Use extinguish to describe putting out a fire completely and bringing something to an end. Use smother to describe preventing something from burning by depriving it of oxygen or suffocating or stifling something.
